2015 Ford Fiesta reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2015 Ford Fiesta — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 367
- 116 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 92 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 28 reported crashes · 42 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,422
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Ford median
+30
median 338 across 514 Ford records
Vs 2013-2017
+77
median 290 complaints in 624 records
Top component share
25%
Power Train: 92 complaints
What owners report fails — 2015 Ford Fiesta
- POWER TRAIN 92
- ENGINE 69
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 40
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 36
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17
4 recalls on record for the 2015 Ford Fiesta
- NHTSA 23V775000 · 2023 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Vehicle doors opening unexpectedly while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- NHTSA 20V177000 · 2020 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicl
- NHTSA 17V209000 · 2018 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of
- NHTSA 15V005000 · 2015 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2015 Ford Fiesta units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Ford Fiesta reliable?
NHTSA has 367 consumer complaints on record for the 2015 Ford Fiesta and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (92 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2015 Ford Fiesta units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Fiesta?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (92), engine (69), fuel/propulsion system (40), unknown or other (36). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2015 Ford Fiesta?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.